Apple’s China puzzle and an African phone pioneer’s peril
Apple returns to revenue growth in China, as it also closes its first store in the city of Dalian. What's next for the company in the world's largest smartphone market? And Transsion considers a Hong Kong IPO. Should investors buy into this biggest smartphone maker you've never heard of, banking on its status as Africa's top cellphone brand?
Stumbling Transsion hopes global investors overlook its fading fortunes
The budget smartphone maker is reportedly considering a Hong Kong IPO to complement its existing listing on Shanghai’s STAR Market Key Takeaways: Shanghai-listed Transsion is reportedly weighing a second IPO…
Its shareholding reform rolled up, Honor is ready for IPO
A separate listing by Huawei’s former budget smartphone brand has been the subject of frequent speculation since its spinoff as a separate company four years ago Key Takeaways: The CEO…
Transsion dodges bullet with CFO’s release after two-week detention
The smartphone maker that leads the African market said longtime CFO Xiao Yonghui was released last week but gave few details on why he was detained Key Takeaways: Transsion’s CFO…
CHINA BULLETIN: Provinces Get Set for Slower Growth
In this week’s issue provincial economic realism, a new reserve rate cut and vanishing game regulations. On a scale of 1 to 100, we give the week a 50 for…
Transsion climbs global smartphone leader board with its move out of Africa
The company posted 68.6% growth to become the world’s fourth largest smartphone seller in last year’s fourth quarter, as it expands beyond its original African stronghold Key Takeaways: Transsion shipped…
CHINA BULLETIN: Manufacturing Contracts, Foreign Investment Plunges
In this week’s issue local governments line up for handouts, solar sector gets squeezed and Shein smiles on Britain’s Missguided fashion.